Anita McGowan

April 10, 1950 - February 27, 2019
Anita McGowan

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Anita McGowan, 68, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born in York, PA, Anita was the daughter of the late James R. and Catharine B. Steckler McGowan of York. She was a graduate of York Catholic High School, DePaul University, Villanova University and Creighton University.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wilmington NC.
Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, York PA on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington NC 28403.
910.791.9099

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  • March 01, 2019
    Linda L Hill says:
    Sister Anita was such a great benefit to Bloomsburg University students. So sad to learn of her passing.

  • March 01, 2019
    Deb Barnes says:
    I'm so sorry to hear about Anita. She was such a good friend to me when she was in Bloomsburg and she is the reason I am now a cantor. She touched so many lives and was always such a positive influence. She is surely safe in Jesus arms now.

  • February 28, 2019
    Sr. George Ann Biscan says:
    My prayers and sympathy are with you all. I lived with Anita in Chicago and we had such a good time together. She was such a good friend. May she Rest In Peace.

  • February 28, 2019
    John & Shelly says:
    We are sorry to hear of Anita's passing. She was a beautiful person.